Cowboys rookie camp soon to be underway

IRVING – Cowboys coaches get their first look at this year’s 12-man draft haul when the three-day rookie minicamp kicks off with a 10:30 a.m. practice at the team’s headquartes.

There’s a second workout scheduled for 2:45 this afternoon. At 3:50 p.m., coach Wade Phillips will give a press briefing.

It’s hard to tell much from these affairs. One thing to look for, though, is how the draft picks handle the media.

It was interesting last year to talk to Felix Jones for the first time. He was a bit shy and always respectful. All of these picks seem to be yes-sir, no-sir types and some of them sound like they’ll be great quotes, especially Jason Williams, the third-round pick from Illinois.